As the country looks to reverse the harmful trend of opioid addiction, the need for education and awareness around the safe use of pain treatments has never been clearer. In 2016, more than 11 million Americans misused prescription opioids. We know that many individuals who misuse pain medications obtain the prescription drug through a friend or family member. […]
March 2018
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CPAC 2018 In The Age of Trump
Every year since 1973 thousands of conservatives from across the country gather about our nation’s capital for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, also known as “CPAC.” CPAC has long been known a training ground for young conservatives, an exhibition stage for up-and-coming politicians and media personalities, as well as a barometer of the overall […]
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Area resident earns top financial advisor award from Forbes
KENNEBUNK – Lance Hoenig, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Springvale, Kennebunk and Bridgton, has been named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data […]
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Local students on Dean’s List at Bates College
LEWISTON — A number of students from York County have been named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2017. Achieving this academic distinction are: • Melanie Mait of Ogunquit, a 2014 graduate of Berwick Academy. • Mary Szatkowski of Buxton, a 2014 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School. […]
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Imagine if there wasn’t …
Editor, Imagine if there hadn’t been the foresight in the 1800s to design and build the Pepperell Mill Complex. Imagine if there hadn’t been the ingenuity to process textiles and leather which created thousands of jobs in the mills. Imagine if there weren’t individuals with the vision and passion to bring the mill buildings back […]
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Wells Elementary recognizes its ‘compassionate champions’
WELLS — On Feb. 15, Wells Elementary School held its second “Breakfast of Champions” for the 2017-2018 school year. This time around, 61 first- through fourth-grade students were recognized for demonstrating in school one or more of the school’s core values. According to WES Principal April Noble, these values include honesty, responsibility, respect, and compassion. Parents […]
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Accused former coach enters not guilty plea in sexual contact case
ALFRED — A former Biddeford High School softball coach and former call firefighter for the city entered pleas of not guilty Monday to a Class C felony charge of unlawful sexual contact with a minor and to several misdemeanors. Peter Pelletier, 51, was indicted by a York County grand jury in February on the felony […]
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Career Day allows Biddeford students to explore future
BIDDEFORD — Careers are really about personal choices that one makes and each choice made is a significant step to the rest of our lives. For two hours on Monday, Biddeford Middle School students listened as a number of local professionals discussed their career choices and exeperiences and what it is that they do on […]
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Coastal communities assess storm damage
YORK COUNTY — As municipal and county officials tally up damage from last weekend’s storm, they’re bracing themselves for the possibility of another storm later this week. Coastal communities like Saco, Biddeford and Kennebunk were hit hard over the weekend as waves pounded the coastline at high tide as the remnants of a powerful nor-easter […]
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Kenneth M. Parker
SACO — Kenneth Morton Parker, 81, of Huff Road, Lyman passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Saco on June 28, 1936 to Clifford and Mina (Morton) Parker Sr. Ken is survived by his companion of over 30 years, Mary Rittal of Lyman; son Kenneth M. […]